Becker's Hospital Review
JUNE 16, 2023
Nurses have been calling for U.S. legislators to take action to address the national nurse staffing crisis for months to no avail. Almost 400 nurses traveled to Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., June 15 to make sure Congress hears their message — loud and clear.
The Relentless School Nurse
JUNE 16, 2023
I have been honored to speak at many school nursing conferences over the years. Most of them have been remote because of COVID and work restrictions. My school year is coming to an end like a tall glass of sweet tea, as I was able to travel to Savannah, Georgia and speak at Georgia Association of School Nurses (GASN) annual conference. From the moment I landed, to the moment I departed, the warm southern hospitality was extended to me with open arms.
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Daily Nurse
JUNE 16, 2023
BCEN announces the 2023 winners of the annual national BCEN Distinguished Awards , recognizing one top board-certified RN in emergency, pediatric emergency, trauma, flight, and critical care ground transport nursing specialties. “The 2023 BCEN Distinguished Award recipients embody the highest levels of clinical excellence in their specialties, and we applaud how they convey the importance of emergency, trauma, and transport nursing specialty certification as they support members of their teams
Consult QD
JUNE 16, 2023
Testosterone replacement therapy was not associated with an increase in major adverse cardiovascular events compared with placebo in the large TRAVERSE study of middle-aged and older men with documented hypogonadism and preexisting or a high risk of cardiovascular disease. So reported Cleveland Clinic investigators at the Endocrine Society’s ENDO 2023 meeting in Chicago on June 16.
Speaker: Lauri Armstrong, SHRM-SCP - Sr. Director, People Operations at Carrot Fertility
Today’s workforce includes multiple generations of employees all looking for something different from their benefits package. While meeting these disparate needs can be challenging, a comprehensive fertility benefit can support everyone from junior staffers learning about their fertility health to senior leadership managing menopause and low testosterone symptoms.
Amercan Journal of Nursing
JUNE 16, 2023
Photo by Tegan Miele/Unsplash Find out what you need to know about the health risks of wildfire smoke and the best ways to keep you and your family or patients informed and safe—whether through use of a smartphone app, limiting outdoor activities, buying an air filtration device, or other means. As we enter summer, wildfire season is upon us and will extend into the early fall.
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Johns Hopkins Nursing Magazine
JUNE 16, 2023
Drs. Craig Pollack and Elizabeth Matsui discuss their new research which shows moving from disadvantaged neighborhoods can improve children’s asthma. According to the study published in JAMA, the odds of having an asthma attack were reduced by 54 percent after families moved to better resourced neighborhoods. On the podcast, the researchers discuss the health and… The post Episode 27: Housing Program Improves Children’s Asthma appeared first on Johns Hopkins Nursing Magazine.
American Medical Compliance
JUNE 16, 2023
Needlesticks are causing patients to be infected with unwanted diseases. This raises concerns about how providers store needlesticks as well as protect patients and healthcare workers alike. It is important to do what is necessary to prevent needlestick infections and accidental contact with potentially dangerous needlesticks. Needlestick Infections Needlestick infections, also known as percutaneous injuries, occur when healthcare professionals accidentally prick themselves with needles or other
Nurse Deck
JUNE 16, 2023
As the demand for nurses continues to grow, so does the need for travel nurses. These healthcare professionals enjoy a unique career path filled with diverse experiences, a change of scenery, and the opportunity to make a significant impact in varied healthcare settings. If the prospect of becoming a travel nurse intrigues you, here's a step-by-step guide to help you navigate this exciting career journey.
Consult QD
JUNE 16, 2023
By Stephanie Allison Larson, PhD, HEC-C; Joseph Liu, MS; David Flannery, MD ; Marsha Michie, PhD; and Paul J. Ford, PhD Note: This article is reprinted from the Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine ( 2023;90[3]:161-164 ) In recent years, we have witnessed sponsored genetic testing providing an alternative to out-of-pocket or insurance-billed tests through partnerships between genetic laboratories and biopharmaceutical companies.
Speaker: Julie B. Chavez - VP, Strategy & Alliances at Carrot
An estimated 1.1 billion women worldwide will have experienced menopause by 2025. Symptoms like hot flashes, fatigue, and anxiety can be incredibly disruptive — and last for years. But despite its massive impact, little is being done to support those going through menopause in the workplace. In a recent survey, 70% of respondents said they have considered changing their employment to better manage symptoms — perhaps because only 8% received significant support from their employer related to meno
NP Hub
JUNE 16, 2023
As a Nurse Practitioner Student, you stand on the threshold of an impactful … The post 10 Highest Paid Nurse Practitioner Specialties in 2023 appeared first on NPHub.
Consult QD
JUNE 16, 2023
Neuro Pathways: A Cleveland Clinic Podcast · Incorporating Endoscopic Spine Surgery into Your Practice Minimally invasive spine surgery aided by endoscopes can speed patient recovery, reduce postoperative pain and improve outcomes. “For the right pathologies, endoscopic surgery can really minimize trauma to muscles,” says Michael Steinmetz, MD , Chair of Cleveland Clinic’s Department of Neurosurgery and Director of its Center for Spine Health.
Becker's Hospital Review
JUNE 16, 2023
McDonald's is offering nurse excellence awards to nominated nurses in four states, The Atlanta Journal Constitution reported June 15.
Consult QD
JUNE 16, 2023
A 23-month-old boy on a ventilator was transferred to Cleveland Clinic Children’s for management of heart failure. He was born with a severely stenosed pulmonary valve and multiple ventricular septal defects (VSDs). At the age of 18 months, attempts to open the valve with a balloon catheter and close the largest defect with an occluder failed, and the repairs were subsequently made surgically.
Speaker: Lizzie Wright - Director of Customer Success at Carrot Fertility
Employee expectations around benefits and workplace support have evolved in step with the growing need for fertility and family-forming care. As HR professionals, it is our job to ensure employees have a comprehensive understanding of the benefits our organizations offer and how they can utilize them. Before educating employees, we first need to understand the rising healthcare costs and the financial burden of fertility care.
Scrubs
JUNE 16, 2023
In fall 2021, staffers at Johnson Memorial Health were hoping they could finally catch their breath. They were just coming out of a weeks-long surge of COVID-19 hospitalizations and deaths, fueled by the delta variant. But on Oct. 1 at 3 a.m., a Friday, the hospital CEO’s phone rang with an urgent call. “My chief of nursing said, ‘Well, it looks like we got hacked,’” said David Dunkle , CEO of the health system based in Franklin, Indiana.
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